Author: Kevin Le

LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES – Newsaktuell – 30 April 2024 – The expansion of the BRICS group of nations into what has informally been named BRICS+ could highlight a geopolitical shift, with the new grouping positioning itself as a counterpoint to the Western-led geopolitical order, a report published by the Luskin School of Public Affairs at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) argues. A potential counterpoint to the G7 (shown here in light blue): Ten countries now form the group of countries that is informally known as BRICS+ (shown here in darker blue) Graphic by PA Media for DNA…

LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES – Newsaktuell – 30 April 2024 – A dual economic strategy focusing on domestic economic development and international partnerships to address the underlying challenges facing the Sahel region could help Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Sudan to build more resilient institutions and foster long-term development, a recently published report says. Turning away from the West towards Russia and China: Supporters of Niger’s National Council of Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) wave the Chinese flag and flag bearing the logo of private military Company Wagner, in Niamey on September 16, 2023. (Photo by AFP/DNA) / More information…

HUANGSHAN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2024 – Huangshan Tourism Group, which operates “the loveliest mountain of China” Huangshan, announced its partnership with Alipay, the leading digital payment and lifestyle service platform, to launch the “International Visitor Friendly Scenic Spot” initiative. The initiative aims to enhance the travel experience of global visitors in China ahead of a major holiday in the country, the May Day holiday. The “International Visitor Friendly Scenic Spot” initiative is the first of its kind in China. The initiative helps global travelers visiting Huangshan enjoy convenient payment options, including card, mobile payment and…

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2024 – On April 18th local time, the opening ceremony of the Southeast Asia Cultural and Tourism Promotion Season themed “Jiangxi’s Scenery is Unique” and the Malaysia “Jiangxi Day” event were officially launched at the Kuala Lumpur China Cultural Center. This event brought Jiangxi’s calligraphy and painting culture, ceramic culture, and tourism products to Kuala Lumpur, showcasing the rich cultural and tourism resources of Jiangxi and serving as a strong testimony to the deepening exchange and mutual learning between the two regions. Yin Hong, the Secretary of the Jiangxi Provincial…

DOUALA, CAMEROON – EQS Newswire – 30 April 2024 – Zebra Comics PLC, a leader in African comic book publishing, announces a collaboration with DC, part of Warner Bros. Discovery and one of the world’s largest publishers of comics and graphic novels, to co-create and develop a story for DC’s upcoming hardcover anthology Joker: The World. Joker: The World is an anthology that brings together an international consortium of creators and publishers to explore diverse interpretations of the iconic DC Super-Villain. Among the esteemed contributors to this anthology, Zebra Comics PLC has enlisted the team of writer Dr. Ejob Gaius…

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2024 – Job title inflation, a common practice in Hong Kong[1] and Greater China, has recently become a global trend. According to Robert Walters, a leading specialist professional recruitment firm, there was a 46% rise in the number of UK and Ireland job adverts that had the words “lead” or “manager” in the title throughout 2023 – but required no more than two years’ experience. Usually employed to attract and retain talent, job title inflation however has limited success and may create problems for employers and employees alike. These are…

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2024 – Chubb today announced that Kate Burke has been promoted to Head of International Personal Lines (IPL), Asia Pacific, effective 1 May 2024. In this role, Burke will be responsible for strategically growing the Auto, Residential, Specialty and High Net Worth lines of business across Chubb’s Asia Pacific operations. Burke will be based in Singapore and report directly to Ben Howell, Head of Consumer for Asia Pacific, with a matrix reporting line to John Thompson, Division President for International Personal Lines. With more than 17 years’ industry experience, Burke spent ten…

LIVERPOOL, UK – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2024 – 2018: AXA signed as LFC’s Official Insurance Partner 2019: AXA becomes principal partner and the club’s Official Training Kit Partner 2020: Secures naming rights for AXA Training Centre 2023: Secures naming rights for AXA Melwood Training Centre and becomes Official Global Training Partner Liverpool FC and Official Global Training Partner AXA have agreed to a five-year extension, continuing their long-term meaningful partnership until at least 2029. AXA, global insurance leader with 147,000 employees across the world, joined the LFC partner family as the club’s Official Insurance Partner in 2018.…

NEW YORK, USA – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2024 – Recently, the globally leading cryptocurrency exchange ZUHYX announced that its application for the MSB financial license submitted to the FinCEN of the US Department of the Treasury has been approved, officially granting ZUHYX the MSB financial license. This approval marks a significant milestone in the compliance operations of ZUHYX and a crucial step in realizing its global compliance strategy. The US MSB license is one of the most authoritative licenses for cryptocurrency exchanges globally, allowing ZUHYX to operate its platform business in the United States while adhering to…

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2024 – The Department of Health Technology and Informatics (HTI) is currently introducing three new master’s degree programmes: MSc in Medical Data Science (MSc MDS), Master of Medical Imaging (MMI), and Master of Medical Laboratory Science (MMLS). The first cohorts of students for these programmes will begin their study in September 2024. HTI is a key component of the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). HTI has approximately 40 academic and teaching/clinical staff, 25 administrative/support personnel, 150 research students and staff, 250 postgraduate…